Just tried the HP52 with the blowout baffle...bring on the leaves

Hoss told us recently about the blowout baffle for the Ex Z's...had the mower in for some work and ordered one..came in 2 days...well yesterday I tried it....the deck still has enough 'lift' to cut great...and I can pick up leaves off driveways with virtually NO BLOWOUT.....am very pleased....no I cant tell you how much it cost....Mr Dealer owed me a 'favor'....thanks Hoss for another one of your worthwhile tips

Rod...I have to find SOME way of getting some hours on this Exmark toy! Ah yes Clinton NJ...I miss your pizza joint up there in the mall by WalMart...but thats all I miss about NJ....I saw recently on the news that because of people getting out of NYC they're moving more out your way and housing costs are getting even higher than they already were!!!! Like $375K for a modest condo..!!..I still dont know how people can move into your area and afford a home....no matter how much they make

All I can say is thanks a bunch 65hoss!!! Your info about the blowout baffle was right on the money!! Picked up the baffle this morning and bolted it on this evening. I found an area w/ a few leaves and put her to the test. All I can say is WOW, almost zero blowout in the thin turf that had the leaves. Tryed it out on the pavement and it will suck leaves up like a Hoover!! Best of all is I can keep the high lifts on all fall. I used to run low lifts for leaves and would change to high lifts if I had to side discharge in the fall. For guys running Exmark's this baffle is a must for fall leaf vaccing. I'm going to leave it in, and see if it affects the cut quality in thick turf. ED

Tried the baffle and mulch kit at the same time, but with doubles,, i think it had too much lift because it was still blowing debris out the seams and out the discharge (mulch plate) side. I am waiting until after the holiday (or the rain) to try again with just the exmark mulch blades. Will get back to you

Michael Roscioli
Sold my landscape business in 2003
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